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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "economic and financial crime commission" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: James Clerk <jamukclerk21@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <jamclerk4444@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:04:58 -0800
Subject: I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE



Dear Friend,

My name is Mr.James Clerk and I am a loyalist, close confidant and in charge of investments for ex-governor Chief Diepreye Alamieseigha of Bayelsa state, Nigeria .

The former governor had been embattled in the country over a long period and after several court appearances and his failing health he had been sentenced by the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crime Commission). He is now serving a two-year jail term.

Prior to this several of his properties and assets had been seized by the government and many bank accounts traced to him blocked. Also a substantial amount to the tune of US$30 millions dollar was seized.

http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/board/main-square/3794-alamieyeseigha-arrested-london-3.html

On one of my visits to him we had a discussion and he told me about a financial consultancy institution in Europe where he had kept away some money which can’t be traced to him. This amounts to US$20 million dollar and he intends to invest it.
Being an adviser in his investments I admonished him to withdraw from the forefront of all investments that could be linked to him but look for a foreigner who will claim this money and become a partner in any business or venture he chooses. He obliged and mandated me to search for a foreigner who can be trusted and willing to do that. And like I said to him such a person will become his partner in any business of his choice. But he Chief Diepreye will be a silent partner; you will maintain the role of the CEO.

This is the reason I am in contact with you. Upon your agreement to this proposal all of my contacts will be given to you as well as that of the financial consultancy institution where the money is being kept. You will also be required to give your contact info. From there all legal documents will be processed and the money claimed in your name. As at now the institution does not know it contains money as it was registered as treasure.

Thanks in anticipation of your reply and looking forward to do business with you.

Mr.James Clerk
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